STUDENT

FEES
- G U I D E -

2019

INSPIRING 1GREATNESS
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 CONTENTS

Important Terms and Conditions 3

Fee Clearance 6

Payment of Tuition and Residence fees 8

Fee Balance Enquiry 11

Academic Fees 12

Full time Research Masters and Doctoral Continuing fees 20

Conditions of Masters and Doctoral Remission 22

Diplomas and Certificates 24

Miscellaneous Fees 26

Residence Fees 27

Withdrawal from the University 28

Important Dates 29

Guidelines for Sponsors 30

International Students 31

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 IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The Council of the University reserves the right to amend all fees, without giving
prior notice, during the course of the academic year.

2. All fees are payable in full, irrespective of whether the academic program is
interrupted by factors beyond the University’s control, e.g. strikes, student
boycotts, civil unrest, or other disruption on campus. Full fees are payable in
the case of suspension or expulsion of a student resulting from any disciplinary
measures.

3. Although the information in this Student Fees Guide has been compiled as
carefully as possible, the University accepts no responsibility for any errors or
omissions.

4. Only Bank Guaranteed Cheques will be accepted by the University.

5. Students who have outstanding balances from the previous year, or students
who have not, by due date, paid the required registration deposit for the current
year, will not be permitted to register until the total outstanding amount and/or
the registration deposit has been paid in full.

6. Students who are indebted in any manner whatsoever to the University, will
have their examination results together with their degree or diploma certificate
and/or academic record withheld.

7. Students, parents, guardians and/or sureties in breach of these terms and

conditions shall be liable to pay all legal costs incurred by the University as a result
thereof, based on the prevailing attorney and client rate, in consequence of which
their details may be forwarded to credit-rating bureaus.

8. Electronic fee statements will be emailed to the student’s university email address
periodically. By virtue of the student registering, the student, parent, guardian or
surety accepts responsibility for payment of all fees by the due dates, irrespective
of whether an account has been rendered or not. It is the responsibility of the
student to inform the University of his/her correct residential/ postal address or
changes thereto and to make enquiries regarding the fee account timeously.

9. All students are required to provide the University with valid bank account
details for refund purposes, i.e. bank name, branch code, bank account number
and account type. Request forms may be collected from the Fees Office on all
campuses. Bank and other charges arising from incorrect details provided will be
billed into the student’s account.

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10. The University will only refund surplus monies on request. Such refunds will be
made electronically into the student’s/parent’s or sponsor’s bank account and no
cash or cheque refund will be considered. The maximum limit per refund is R75
000.00.
11. All students that are requesting refund of excess fees are required to complete a
refund form and submit this to the Fees Office on their Campus. All refund
requests should be accompanied by:
• a copy of a student card;
• proof of payment of the funds being claimed;
• a letter of authorization from the entity that made the payment(s); and
• a copy of the student’s official South African identity document or valid
passport.
Refund forms may be collect from the Fees Office on all Campuses. Bank and
other charges arising from incorrect details provided will be billed into the
student’s account.

12. Interest is calculated in terms of the provisions of the National Credit Act No. 34
of 2005 and will be charged as follows:

• From 1 May 2019 on 60% of the total fees outstanding or full fees if registered for
one semester only; and

• From 1 September 2019 on all amounts outstanding;

• From 1 January 2019 on all accounts still outstanding for previous years.

13. A non-refundable acceptance deposit of R250 is required from first-time entrants

at this University to secure a place offered for the 2019 academic year and is
payable on submission of the firm acceptance of offer form.

14. The registration deposit as approved by council is a compulsory minimum fee

that is payable by all students other than NSFAS recipients and the “missing
middle” as defined by the Minister of Higher Education, on or before registration.
The following deposits have be en approved for the 2019 registration;

• Tuition: R3750 Residence: R2750

15. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements governing
withdrawal from the University and/or Residence and the cancellation of modules.

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 STUDENT FINANCIAL
SERVICES CONTACT
INFORMATION
POSTAL ADDRESS:
University of KwaZulu Natal
Private Bag X54001
Durban
4000

EMAIL:
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected]

FAX:
Westville 031 260 7641
Edgewood 031 260 3482
Howard College 031 260 3099
Medical School 031 260 4224
Pietermaritzburg 033 260 5153

WEBSITE:
http://www.finance.ukzn.ac.za

TELEPHONE:
031 260 7111

FEE ENQUIRY AND CASHIERS OFFICE

HOURS:
Monday to Friday 8H30 – 15H30

STUDENT SELF HELP SERVICE:

sc.ukzn.ac.za
 1. FEES CLEARANCE
1.1 OUTSTANDING FEES

Returning students must ensure that all outstanding fees are paid in full prior to
registration. Fees for the 2019 registration must be paid in full as follows:

30 April 2019 - 60% of outstanding fees (annual registration) or 100% of fees if

registered for semester 1 only;

31 August 2019 – Total balance outstanding;

Failing which, examination results ma y b e wi th h el d a nd registration for the

2nd semester may be withdrawn. Interest at the prevailing rates will apply.

1.2 REGISTRATION APPEALS COMMITTEE

Students who are not able to meet any of the above, may, only as a last resort, apply
to the ‘Registrations Appeals Committee’ ( R A C ) for payment arrangements.
Applications are on-line and University notices are sent out during the year informing
students of start and closing dates. Students defaulting on any of the
arrangements/undertakings may be de-registered and/or refused semester 2
registration.

1.3 SPONSORSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND LOAN

1.3.1 IMPORTANT CONDITIONS

1.3.1.1 Tuition and residence fees are a first charge on any scholarship, bursary
or loan granted by the University or paid to the University, for the
benefit of students. Students may withdraw surplus funds, by application,
provided payment has been made to the University by the sponsor and
WRITTEN authorization from the sponsor has been supplied.

1.3.1.2 Refunds will NOT be processed on debit fee balances.

1.3.1.3 Funds for other purposes, e.g. text books or living expenses, may be
withdrawn in two installments (paid only into the student bank accounts)
provided that the funds have been credited to the fee accounts.
Refunds will commence in the first week of March.

1.3.1.4 A valid student identity card must be produced for enquiries, cash
withdrawals and other services at the Student Fees or Cashier’s Office.
1.4 NSFAS FUNDED STUDENTS:

Students who been have approved for NSFAS funding will be cleared for registration
once the University receives a list of approved students from NSFAS. Only NSFAS
approved students who do not have outstanding fees for the previous year will be
cleared for registration.

1.5 EXTERNAL BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS

1.5.1
An award letter addressed to the University should be obtained from each sponsor on
an official letterhead and company stamp with the relevant signature, confirming the
details of the award (i.e. tuition, books, meals, etc.) and the amount of funding, clearly
indicating that the funds will be paid TO THE UNIVERSITY (NOT THE STUDENT). This
must be submitted to the Student Funding Offices at least three (3) days prior to
Registration for early financial clearance.

1.5.2
The University of KwaZulu-Natal scholarships are made up of Undergraduate &
Postgraduate Scholarships based on academic merit. Automated financial clearance
for registration are granted for this category of funding, provided there are no
outstanding fees from prior years.

1.6 BANK LOANS AND PRIVATELY SPONSORED STUDENTS

Bank and sponsorship letters, addressed to the University confirming the amount of
the loan/funds which have been granted, clearly indicating that payment will be made
TO THE UNIVERSITY (NOT THE STUDENT ), should be submitted to the Student Fees
Office at least three (3) days prior to Registration for early financial clearance. Where
the bank makes payment of the loan directly to the student, financial clearance will
not be granted until the required registration deposit for the said year has been paid
into the fee account prior to Registration.
 2. PAYMENT OF TUITION & RESIDENCE FEES

2.1 PAYMENT PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

Please note that the University does not accept cash deposits greater than R500
on campus. Students need to make use of payment methods listed below. Ample
waiting period must be allowed for fee clearance depending on the payment method
chosen. The below apply to the Registration period ONLY.
1. Direct deposit – overnight clearance
2. EFT – up to five (5) working days
3. Foreign payment – 2 weeks

2.2 METHOD OF PAYMENT

Payment can be made as follows;

2.2.1 University Bank details for Self-funded Students (NOT FOR SPONSOR
DEPOSITS)

2.2.2 Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)/ Internet payments (FOR SELF FUNDED
STUDENTS)

Bank : Standard Bank

Branch : Westville
Branch Code : 045426
Account Number : 053081072
Reference : Student Number ONLY
2.2.3 University Bank details for Sponsor Deposits (NOT FOR SELF-FUNDED
STUDENTS)

Bank : Standard Bank - Main Account

Branch : Westville
Branch Code : 045426
Account Number : 053080998
Reference : SFC - Name of the Organization/Sponsor
Fax proof of deposit : 031-260 7735
& contact details : 031-260 2673

Students must write their student numbers clearly on the deposit slip. A copy of a
deposit must be emailed to [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or
dropped off at the Student Fees office on your campus. An original bank stamped
deposit slip must be produced in the case of a query.

2.2.4 Payment via the Internet should be made at least five (5) days prior to
registration and the student number must be quoted as the “Beneficiary”
reference.

2.3 PAYMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY CASHIERS

The University accepts debit cards, credits cards (except American Express and
Diners Club cards), cash (up to a maximum of R500) and bank guaranteed
cheques.

The student number and contact details MUST be noted on the back of all
cheques.
2.4 DEBIT ORDER FACILITY
Students and parents can use the debit order system whereby the balance (with
exception of the initial deposit) can be paid in eight equal instalments from 1 March to
1 October. The debit order application forms are obtainable from the Student Fees
offices on all campuses. Completed forms must be returned to the Student Fees office
on your relevant campus no later than the close of registration. This method of
payment has the advantage of improving students/ parent’s cash flow situation. The
debit order application form lists the conditions governing the facility and all
applicants should note that any breach of the condition will result in the full balance of
fees becoming due and payable immediately, without further notice.

2.5 PAYMENT-NSFAS FUNDING; SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

It is the responsibility of the student to check that their academic registration is correct
and to also regularly monitor their fee balance and ensure that their funding is
processed before each semester results are released.

The Postgraduate Tuition Fee Remission and NSFAS Funding must be paid in the
relevant academic year. Processing late awards and retrospective payments in the
New Year cannot be considered due to budgets and accounting procedures that are
finalized by the year end.
 3. FEE BALANCE ENQUIRY

1. Students may receive their fee balances via SMS by sending the following
SMS text to the number 34763. Type in: Kzn 999999999 b (i.e. the letters
Kzn, followed by a space, followed by their student number, followed by a
space, followed by the letter b).

2. Email: [email protected], [email protected],

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
with your student number followed by the words:
FEE STAT in the subject box, e.g. 213580812 FEE STAT

4. Fees Statements are available on-line. Steps to retrieve it are as follows:

• Go to https://sc.ukzn.ac.za
• Log onto Student Central.
• Click on the ADMINISTARTION tab and choose Student I-Enabler.
• Click on Student Enquiry (Tab to the left).
• Click on Summarize Statement of Account.
• Your fee balance will appear. Click on FEE to get your full statement.
 4. ACADEMIC FEES

Fees are charged per module on a semester basis. Tuition fees include laboratory fees,
examination fees (excluding supplementary examination fees), library subscriptions,
student facilities and personal accident insurance. Charges relating to the provision of
additional material, e.g. supplementary/lecture notes, field trips, copyright fees,
where applicable, will be raised separately, depending on the particular modules for
which students are registered. Prescribed text books are explicitly excluded from
the definition of tuition fees. Details of the charges for each module, as well as
supplementary charges, may be obtained from the offices of the various Colleges,
Student Fees and Student Academic Administration.

Copyright charges are levied per semester on students that are pursuing an
Undergraduate degree, Honors degree and Postgraduate diplomas.

Student Levy is payable by all registered students.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE

The fees listed are for guideline purposes only. They indicate the approximate
amounts payable by students who are registered for the normal academic load for
a full year on a full-time basis. The actual fees payable by a student will depend on
the specific modules for which the student has registered during the year.
In the event of a material error or omission, the full fees as calculated by the
University becomes payable. (Also see point 3 of Important Terms and Conditions)
 College of Health
Sciences Approximate
Annual Fees(R)

1. Bachelor Degree

B Communication Pathology : Audiology 40260

B Comm. Pathology : Speech Language Pathology 40260
B Dental Therapy 41390
B Medical Science : Anatomy 41600
B Medical Science : Physiology 41070
B Occupational Therapy 49500
B Optometry 46230
B Pharmacy 39490
B Physiotherapy 50550
B Sport Science 38020
B Nursing 40260
B Nursing (Advance Practice) 55920
B Medicine & B Surgery 48970

2. Honours
Medical Science in Anatomy 25590
Medical Science in Medical Biochemistry 31910
Medical Science in Medical Microbiology 35910
Medical Science in Physiology 39490
Nursing 34860
Sports Science 32330
3. Masters

3.1 Thesis/Dissertation

Year 1 29570
Continuing Years 14790
Subsequent Year 4050

3.2 Coursework and Dissertation

Masters Medicine/Medical Science 41880
Masters of Hand Therapy 42120
Masters of Health Science 76000
Masters of Medicine-Public Health 61020
Masters of Medicine-Occupational Medicine 46590
Masters of Medical science-Medical informatics 30290
Masters of Medical Science 34280
Masters of Nursing 49940
Masters of Pharmacy 76010
Masters of public health 33500
Masters of Philosophy in Group Therapy 41960

4. Doctorates
Year 1 29570
Continuing Years 14790
Subsequent Year 4050
College of Law and
Approximate
Management Annual Fees(R)
1. Bachelor Degree
B Laws 39760
B Laws (Part-time) 30730
B Admin 49490
B Business Administration 38020
B Business Science 43540
B Com 38520
B Com Accounting 46060
Human Resource Management 40220
Public Administration 36180

2. Honours
Commerce (Accounting) - Contact 36860
Business Information Systems 32640
Commerce (Other) 31130
Information Technology 31590
3. Masters
3.1 Thesis/Dissertation
Year 1 29570
Continuing Years 14790
Subsequent Year 4050

3.2 Coursework and Dissertation

Masters in Law 27700

MCom Leadership Studies 26400
Masters of Business Administration - (MBA) 73700
Masters of Commerce (Maritime Studies) 44300
Masters in Commerce (Accounting, Economics,
Taxation, LLM Taxation, IT) 32700

4. Doctorates
Year 1 29570
Continuing Years 14790
Subsequent Year 4050
College of Science
and Engineering Approximate
Annual Fees(R)
2. Bachelor Degree
B Sc Eng: Agricultural 46460
B Sc Eng: Chemical 46730
B Sc Eng: Civil 46560
B Sc Eng: Computer 47000
B Sc Eng: Electrical 47000
B Sc Eng: Electronic 47000
B Sc Eng: Mechanical 47000
B Sc Land Surveying 48800
B Sc Property Development 43090
B Sc of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension & Rur
Res Mgt 32120
B Sc in Agriculture (Agribusiness) 43650
B Sc in Agriculture (Agricultural Economics) 41600
B Agricultural Management 34650
B Agriculture 42340
B Sc Agriculture - Agricultural Plant Sciences 42340
B Sc in Agriculture - Animal and Poultry Science 42340
B Sc in Agriculture-Plant Pathology 42340
B Sc in Agriculture - Soil Science 42340
B Sc Stream Life and Earth Sciences Stream (LES) 47700
B Sc Mathematics Stream 40020
B Sc Applied Chemistry 41070
B Sc Applied Physics 40020
B Sc Biological Sciences 37910
B Sc Chemistry and Chemical Technology 42340
B Sc Computer Science & Information Technology 42020
B Sc Crop & Horticultural Science 42340
B Sc Dietetics 40020
B Sc Environmental Science 42340
B Sc Geological Sciences 40020
B Sc Industrial and Applied Biotechnology 42500
B Sc Marine Biology 40020
B Sc 4 year Augmented Programme 36860
Bsc Environmental Earth Science 48440
BSM Bachelor of Science 41600
Engineering Access Programme 23580

2. Honours

Social Science 34230

Agriculture 31590
BScHons in Prop Dev(Quant Surveying) 34750
BScHons Prop Dev(CM) 34750
BScHons Biochemistry 34120
BScHons Microbiology 34120
BScHons Plant Pathology 36650

3. Masters

3.1 Thesis/Dissertation

Year 1 32310
Continuing Years 16160
Subsequent Year 4740

4. Doctorates

Year 1 32310
Continuing Years 16160
Subsequent Year 4740
 College of
Humanities Approximate
Annual Fees(R)

3. Bachelor Degree

B Ed 38970
B A Cultural & Heritage Tourism 43490
B A Cognitive Science 53110
B Soc Sc Extended Programme 35700
B Theology 41810
B A International Studies 44650
B A Music 46340
B A Music & Drama Performance 46340
B A Philosophy, Politics & Law 46440
B Soc Sc Housing 46340
B A Visual Art 41070
B Soc Sc(General Studies) 44230
B Soc Sc Pol, Phil & Economics 31590
B Soc Sc Geography & Environmental
Management 46570
B Soc Sc Government, Business & Ethics 53710
B Soc Sc Management & Communication Studies 39910
B Architectural Studies 49400
B Music 46550
B Social Work 47810

2. Honours
Social Science 37910
Theology 27380
Criminology 27380
Community and Development Studies 27380
BEducation 29490
Bed(EdLdshpMngt) 29490
3. Masters

3.1 Thesis/Dissertation

Year 1 29570
Continuing Years 14790
Subsequent Year 4050

3.2 Coursework and Dissertation

Masters in Arts 27700
Masters in Education 27700
Masters in Social Science 27700
Masters in Theology 27700
Masters in Architecture Contact College
Masters in Music 27700

4. Doctorates
Year 1 29570
Continuing Years 14790
Subsequent Year 4050
Full time Research Masters and Research Doctoral
Studies
Students undertaking full-time Research Masters studies or Research Doctoral studies
are exempt from paying tuition fees. Masters students qualify for two full time
semesters and Doctoral students for six full time semesters.

The student will apply to study at UKZN via the College office for either a Masters
degree or Doctoral degree. On the HDMS the student will be prompted to choose
whether to apply for fee remission or not. Should the student choose to apply for fee
remission, the system will allow the student to access the fee remission form online. All
the details relating to fee remission will be available on this online system. If the
student is eligible for fee remission the system will automatically give financial
clearance for registration, provided there are no outstanding fees from prior years, and
the tuition fees will automatically be paid into the students fee account. Should the
student not be eligible the HDMS system will advise the student of his/her ineligibility.
Students who do not complete their masters research studies within the stipulated 12
months or research doctoral studies within 36 months and who are eligible to continue
will be charged according to the schedule below:

Continuing Fees Schedule (Research Students)

Doctorate Masters Masters
Group 1 Human Sciences, Accountancy, Art, Approx.R14790per
Law, Management Commerce, education, year or R7400 per
Studies, Nursing, Fine Arts, information semester
Social Science Studies, Law, Music,
Nursing, Social Science,
Theology, Psychology and
Social Work
Group 2 Agriculture, Agriculture, Architecture, Approx. R14790
Architecture, Construction Mngt, Dev per year or R7400
Geography, Studies, Engineering, per semester
Engineering, Geography, Land
Medicine, Science, Surveying, Science, Urban
Dev Studies, Health and regional Planning,
Sciences. Health Sciences.

Continuing Fees for students that fall under the new Remission Policy (2015): Kindly
refer to point 5 of the Conditions of Remission on the next page.

NOTE: the above fees cover tuition fees only and do not include accommodation, food,
transport or any other expenses.
The Executive Management Committee has approved the following capped maximum
student award values.

Undergraduate Degrees; Honours; PG Diplomas R110 000

Masters R165 000

Doctoral R255 000
Post Doc R350 000

These capped maximum values will apply for the 2018/2019 period and may be
reviewed annually or bi-annually.
Conditions of the Post Graduate Tuition Fee Remission

1. The Fee Remission is ONLY available to students registered Full-Time and

undertaking a Masters by Research or Doctoral degree.

2. During the Fee Remission period no tuition fees are payable by the student.
Notwithstanding any fee remission granted in respect of tuition fees, the student
will be liable for any levies and ad hoc charges on the fee account. These charges
may include for example, lecture notes; DALRO copyright fee; co-curricular levy.

3. A continuation fee is payable by the student as set out in the continuing fees
schedule for Full-Time students (Masters by Research or Doctoral) if the student
does not complete their studies within the fee remission period. Full-time
continuing fees are payable even if the student change their registration from full-
time to Part-time, except for clause 2.7 below.

4. If the student drops out, de-register, is excluded for any reason whatsoever or fail
to register before the final date for registration in any subsequent academic year/
semester, the student will be liable to immediately repay the University the full
amount of the fee remission received to date and any scholarship; bursaries or
grant received from the University Main Fund.

5. The student will not be permitted to register or remain a registered student if

he/she defaults on payment of any funds due to the University including any
charges for interest, collection commission or other charges which may be
applicable.

6. If the student initially register as a Full-time student and subsequently change

their registration to part-time within the first semester/ first 6 months of date of
registration, the fee remission will be forfeited. The student will then be charged
the part-time tuition fee as per the student fees schedule for part time (Masters
 by Research or Doctoral) for the first & subsequent years of study. You will be liable
to immediately repay the University the full amount of the fee remission received
to date subject to clause 2.4. above.

7. If the student initially registered as a Full-time student and subsequently change

their registration to part-time in the second semester/ second 6 months since
date of registration, in the 2nd or subsequent years of study, the student will be
charged continuation tuition fee as per the continuation fees schedule for full-
time students. Student will be liable to pay the entire amount of the fee remission
received to date subject to clause 2.4. above.

8. If the student initially register as a Part-time student and subsequently change

the registration to that of a full-time student, the student will not be eligible for
the fee remission.

9. The student and dependents will not qualify for the Tuition fee remission if the
student and dependents are in receipt of a staff fee remission or eligible to receive
a staff fee remission.

10. If the student is found guilty of any misconduct or offence during the course of
their studies, the fee remission, any scholarships and/or grants awarded to the
student from the University may be withdrawn.

11. The above fee remission conditions apply to all students who receive fee remission
from the University. The student is liable for the fees as outlined above.
DIPLOMAS AND
CERTIFICATES

College of Health Sciences

Post graduate diploma in occupational health 31850

Post graduate diploma in public health 33663

Post graduate diploma in family medicine 31850

Post graduate diploma in eHealth 31940

Postgraduate diploma in Clinical HIV/AIDS 24300
College of Law &
Management studies
30980
Postgraduate diploma in accounting (PMB & West)
Postgraduate diploma in business management 28480
(Westville)
28480
Postgraduate diploma in Entrepreneurship (Westville)
Postgraduate diploma in finance, banking, and 38670
investment management
38670
Postgraduate diploma in Financial planning
Postgraduate diploma in forensic investigation and
criminal justice (Howard College) 31590
Postgraduate diploma in human resource 33840
management(PMB & Westville)
Postgraduate diploma in industrial relation (Howard 32860
College)
35500
Postgraduate diploma in leadership (Westville)
38670
Postgraduate diploma in local economic development
 38670
Postgraduate diploma in management

Postgraduate diploma in maritime studies(Howard 28480

College)
Post graduate diploma in marketing & supply chain 38670
management (PMB & West)

College of Humanities
Postgraduate diploma in community 29210
development(Howard college)
Postgraduate diploma in child protection in 41290
emergencies.
28370
Postgraduate diploma in Fine arts(PMB)
29890
Postgraduate diploma in higher education
28840
Postgraduate diploma in information studies(PMB)
28610
Post graduate diploma in museology(PMB)
Postgraduate diploma in records and archival 28850
management(PMB)
25080
Postgraduate diploma in psychological counselling(PMB)
College of Agriculture,
Engineering and Sciences
39090
Postgraduate diploma in community nutrition
46560
Postgraduate diploma in dietetics
21350
Postgraduate diploma in food security
 5. MISCELLANEOUS FEES

DISCRIPTION R
Re-mark fees 450
Academic Record / Credit
Certificate 70
Application Fee (non-refundable) 200
Application Fee (SADC Countries) 470
Change of Mind 150
Car Parking Disc 250
Copyright/DARLO Charges (per
semester) 82
Degree Status Fee 74
External Examinations 1830
Extended DP 1950
Exemption Fee per module 160
Late Application fee (non-
refundable) 400
Application fee(outside Africa) $146
Laboratory Fees (External
Students) per semester 1720
Unpaid cheques and electronic
rejections returned by the Bank 220
Monthly Electronic Payment Fee
(Installment Facility) 11
Replacement/Duplicate
Degree/Diploma certificate 270
Replacement of Student Identity
Card 25
Supplementary and Special Exams
per module 620
Statement of degree completion 70
Student Levy 250
Syllabuses/ Transcript supplement R380

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 6. RESIDENCE FEES
Number of Normal Room Large Room
Details Period days in R 104,08 R 114,81
Residence per day per day
Date of Arrival Date of Departure R R
All Degrees (except Medical School degrees)
All Degrees 286 29 766,88 32 835,66
28-Jan-19 to 16-Jun-19 139 14 467,12 15 958,59
06-Jul-19 to 30-Nov-19 147 15 299,76 16 877,07

Medical School degrees

Number of Normal Room Large Room
Details Period days in R 104,08 R 114,81
Residence per day per day
Date of Arrival Date of Departure R R
First Years 286 29 766,88 32 835,66
26-Jan-19 to 14-Jun-19 139 14 467,12 15 958,59
06-Jul-19 to 30-Nov-19 147 15 299,76 16 877,07

Second Years 302 31 432,16 34 672,62

10-Jan-19 to 14-Jun-19 155 16 132,40 17 795,55
06-Jul-19 to 30-Nov-19 147 15 299,76 16 877,07

Third Years 302 31 432,16 34 672,62

10-Jan-19 to 14-Jun-19 155 16 132,40 17 795,55
06-Jul-19 to 30-Nov-19 147 15 299,76 16 877,07

Fourth Years 322 33 513,76 36 968,82

09-Jan-19 to 21-Jun-19 163 16 965,04 18 714,03
24-Jun-19 to 30-Nov-19 159 16 548,72 18 254,79

Fifth Years 313 32 577,04 35 935,53

09-Jan-19 to 10-Jun-19 152 15 820,16 17 451,12
22-Jun-19 to 30-Nov-19 161 16 756,88 18 484,41

Sixth Years 326 33 930,08 37 428,06

06-Jan-19 to 20-Jun-19 165 17 173,20 18 943,65
22-Jun-19 to 30-Nov-19 161 16 756,88 18 484,41

 Annual Rate 01-Jan-19 - 31-Dec-19  365 35,405  38690.00

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7. WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY

7.1 The University is not obliged to grant any refund of fees to students
who withdraw from the University. Any refund may, however, be
granted at the University’s sole discretion, provided the relevant
college office is notified in writing on the OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
FORM. Students who withdraw from University without
completing a withdrawal form will remain liable for the payment
of fees due for the entire semester of study.

Students wishing to change their curricula (modules or

degree/diploma) must complete the applicable Change of
Curriculum forms, by relevant due dates.

7.2 In the event of withdrawal from residence, no portion of the

initial payment will be refunded unless approved by the
Manager: Student Accommodation and Residence.

7.3 Approval of refunds will be dependent on the vacated room being

filled by a student who is not already in residence. Inter-residence
transfers will not satisfy this requirement. Where the room cannot be
filled, the student will be liable for payment of all the applicable fees.

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 8. IMPORTANT DATES

01 March 2019 Final date for registration;

19 July 2019 Final date for 2nd semester registration; Curriculum changes
29 March 2019 Final Date for withdrawal from a module; Final date from withdrawal from
the University (Semester 1)
13 September 2019 Final Date for withdrawal from a module; Final date from withdrawal from
the University (Semester 2)
30 April 2019 60% of outstanding fee or 100% of fees if registered for one semester

31 August 2019 Due date for payment of ALL Fees

Module cancellation after the relevant due dates, student will be liable for fees, see
table below:

Date Year Long 1st Semester 2nd Semester

Modules Modules Modules
01 Jan 2019 - 01
Mar 2019 0% 0% -
02 Mar 2019 - 11
Mar 2019 - 25% -
02 Mar 2019 –
05 Apr 2019 25% - -
12 Mar 2019 - 21
Mar 2019 - 50% -
22 Mar 2019- 31
Mar 2019 - 75% -
06 Apr 2019 - 31
May 2019 45% - -
01 Apr 2019 - 31
Dec 2019 - 100% -
01 Jan 2019 - 19
Jul 2019 - - 0%
01 Jun 2019 – 29
Jul 2019 55% 100% -
20 Jul 2019 - 11
Aug 2019 - 100% 25%
30 Jul 2019 – 13
Sep 2019 75% 100% -
12 Aug 2019 - 01
Sep 2019 - 100% 50%
02 Sep 2019 - 13
Sep 2019 - 100% 75%
14 Sep 2019 -
31 Dec 2019 100% 100% 100%

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 9. GUIDELINE FOR
SPONSORS

1. The Guidelines f or s u bs is t e nc e i nc l u di ng L i v ing a n d M ea l

Allowances for the KwaZulu-Natal area is R27 500 per annum

2. NB: Please note that Medical and Health Science students at hospitals, clinics and
Student Teachers on teaching practice will have an additional cost estimated at
R6600 per annum.

3. Suggested Book Allowances dependent on the College and the level of study
will range from R9100 to R11000 per annum.

4. Suggested Laptop Allowance R6500 per annum.

5. Note for Sponsors: Allowances i.e. books; meals; etc., should be paid directly
to students’ Personal Bank Account or sponsors could enter into an agreement
with Edu-Loan (www.eduloan.co.za ; [email protected]) or Debt Tracker
(roy@ debttracker.co.za), who are approved service providers to administer
bursars allowances on behalf of sponsors.

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 11. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
An international student is defined as a student who is not a national of the Republic of
South Africa and consequently requires a permit to enroll at a South African University.
This definition includes SADC* students. The fees quoted in this booklet are costs for
the 2019 academic year. When budgeting for the year students should consider all
other fees that they are likely to incur.
Students from SADC countries pay local tuition fees plus a levy of R3400 (R1700 per
semester)

*SADC member countries are Angola, Botswana, and the Democratic Republic of
Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia,
Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. For
purposes of this clause the SA Government also treats Rwanda as a SADC country.

11.1 APPLICATION FEE

Your Application Form must be accompanied by proof of payment of the
Application Fee which is non-refundable. The fee must be made payable to the
University of KwaZulu-Natal by electronic transfer as follows:

Method of payment:
Account holder: University of KwaZulu-Natal
Name of Account: UKZN Foreign Deposit
Type of Account: Business Current Account
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: Westville
Branch No.: 045426
Bank Account No.: 05 308 2826
SWIFT Code: SBZAZAJJ
Reference: F001 11402 with applicant’s full name.

Please state your name and surname clearly on the deposit slip and attach proof of
payment on the Application Form.

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Application fee:

All students from SADC and other African countries pay: R470
All students from outside of Africa: U$146

Payment due dates

Undergraduate:

• The deadlines for receipt of the Application Form with the application fee for
first semester (February to June) of 2019 academic year are as follows:

• Health Sciences, Science and Engineering, Nursing and Architecture must be

submitted by 30 September, in the year prior to study.

• Law, Management Studies, Education and Humanities (excluding Architecture)

must be submitted by 31 October, in the year prior to study.

For the second semester (Aug to November) of 2019 academic year:

• Applications must be submitted by 30 April 2019.

Postgraduate:

Applications for most Honours and postgraduate diplomas and Masters (Coursework)
close on the 30 November in the year prior to study. As applications dates for
postgraduate programs may vary, prospective students need to contact the academic
program coordinator directly for information.

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11.2 TUITION AND RESIDENCE FEES

Payment due dates

Tuition and residence fees (see section 3 and 4 below for amounts required) are payable
in full prior to registration. In order to minimise delays, which may arise during
registration, students are urged to make payments to reach the University prior to
Registration in 2019.

Method of payment:

When making payment to the University, the safest and speediest way to do so is
by electronic transfer. It is possible to transfer funds directly from your bank to the
University’s account as follows:

Account holder: University of KwaZulu-Natal

Name of Account: UKZN Foreign Deposit
Type of Account: Business Current Account
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: Westville
Branch No.: 045426
Bank Account No.: 05 308 2826
SWIFT Code: SBZAZAJJ
Reference: Student number

To ensure that the payment is credited correctly, it is essential that the student’s
name (in block letters) and the correct student number are quoted on the SWIFT
transfer documents and that a bank-stamped copy of it is faxed without delay to
Student Fees Division at +27 31 2603099 (Howard College), +27 31 2607641
(Westville Campus) and +27 33 2605153 (PMB Campus).

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 11.3 TUITION FEES PAYABLE

11.3.1 Undergraduate Students

SADC students pay local Fees plus R3 400 levy (levy is R1 700 per semester)
Students from within Africa but outside SADC and from the rest of the world pay
US $ 13 790, 00 per annum. U$ 6 895, 00 per semester (first or second) inclusive of the
international levy, where registration is required for one semester only to complete a
qualification.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE US$13 790, 00 PER ANNUM COVERS TUITION ONLY.
• SADC-Students should consult the Student Fees Guide for 2019 to establish the
local fees payable by them.

11.3.2 Postgraduate Students Coursework

All students enrolling for Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours or Coursework Masters
degrees, except students from SADC and Non-SADC from within Africa (will pay the
local fee plus the international levy), will pay a tuition fee of: -

(i) Full-time (one year) - US $13 790 per annum or;

(ii) Part-time (two or more years) or one semester (first or second)

US $6 895, 00 per annum (subject to annual increases).

Students must produce a copy of the Wire transfer to the Fees officer on the
day of registration.

These fees are inclusive of the international levy.

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 * Full time Research Masters and Research Doctoral Studies

Students undertaking full-time Research Masters studies or Research Doctoral studies

are exempt from paying tuition fees. Full-time international students are required to
pay an international levy of R1 700 per semester.

Students who do not complete their Research Master’s studies within the stipulated
12 months or Research Doctoral studies within 36 months and who are eligible to
continue will be charged a Continuing Fee. (Refer to local fees booklet).

11.3.3 Study Abroad Students

The tuition fee for international students from within Africa outside of SADC and
from the rest of the world taking one or more modules for non-degree purposes
will be U$1882 per 16 credit course/module per semester, inclusive of the
international levy. Where credits are halved or doubled fees will be adjusted
accordingly (see table on page 9). SADC students pay a local fee per course/module
plus a levy of R1 700 per semester.

a. International Affiliates

All visiting international students (other than post-doctoral students) who are not
registering for any modules but wish to be affiliated to the University of KwaZulu-
Natal whilst pursuing their own research, or are here in any other capacity, will pay U$
329 per month or part thereof up to a maximum of U$2 127 per semester / per six
month period (i.e. US$355 is the minimum fee charged.) No application fee is
payable.

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 OTHER EXPENSES

PROVISION MUST BE MADE FOR ALL OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES AS SET

OUT IN SECTIONS 4 TO 6 BELOW. THESE ARE ESTIMATES PROVIDED FOR
BUDGETING PURPOSES. FEES QUOTED IN NOTES 4 TO 6 BELOW ARE IN SOUTH
AFRICAN RANDS PER ANNUM. STUDENTS SHOULD TAKE INTO ACCOUNT ONLY
THOSE COSTS WHICH ARE RELEVANT TO THEIR STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY.

11.4 University Residence Fees during Term Time R per annum

Accommodation Fees (Dependent on room, campus allocation) 38 690

11.5 On-campus vacation accommodation

Accommodation fees do not include residence fees during vacations.

Accommodation during vacation – contact Residence.
(Dependent on room allocated and the number of days in Residence)

11.6 Off-campus accommodation during-term time R per annum

Accommodation without meals Contact Residence

NB: ALL TUITION AND RESIDENCE FEES ARE PAYABLE PRIOR

TO REGISTRATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-
NATAL.

Medical Health Cover

It is compulsory for you to obtain one of the UKZN recommended medical

health covers which are CompCare and Momentum Health. You will be
required to pay for the full calendar year, i.e. from 01 January to 31 December
of that year or for 6 months if you will be spending one semester at the
university.

Medical Health Cover is one of the requirements when applying for a study visa
at the South African High Commission in your country. Please be advised that

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 without Medical Health Cover you will not be granted a study visa. It is thus
advisable to make the necessary financial arrangements for the medical health
cover prior to applying for a study visa.

The contact details for the medical schemes recommended by UKZN are as
follows:

Name Web address Contact Email

CompCare http://www.studentplan.co.za/ [email protected]

Wellness

Momentu http://www.ingwehealth.co.za/ [email protected]

o.za
m Health

For more information on Medical Aid please contact Absa Brokers

SANLAM BROKERS CONTACT DETAILS

Consultant Name Contact Number Contact Email

Geshal Chettiar +27 (0) 76 062 3739 [email protected]

Debbie Pretorius +27 (0) 31 566 8400 [email protected]

Paid before arrival/ prior to Registration RANDS

(ZAR)
Medical Health Cover(compulsory)

Momentum R 4 660
per year
CompCare
R 4 840
per year

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 Estimated Incurred Expenses
RANDS (ZAR)
Paid before arrival/ prior to Registration
Medical Health (compulsory) R 4 860p/yr
Momentum R4 840p/yr
CompCare
International levy (R 1 600per semester x 2) R 3 200p/yr
Students are advised to consider the following
personal expenses during their stay in South Africa
Provision for meals R30000p/yr
Cutlery and Crockery(once off) R 1 080
Linen (i.e. sheets, duvet, pillows, towels) R 1 300
Padlock R 65
Personal expenses R 11 000
Transport if living off campus R 11 000
Other expenses
Study permit renewal (incl. VFS Fee) R 1 920

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

Students must take into account the range of expenses, which they may have to
meet, dependent on their particular course of study and needs, which may include:

Orientation
Text materials (issued by the University)
Field Trips
Books, stationery and equipment
Transport (off campus)
Sports clubs and societies (optional)
Pocket money
Incidental medical expenses

As a guideline, a total amount of at least R30 240 (South African Rands) should be
allowed for a full year’s study to cover the above.

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USEFUL INFORMATION

Currency
The currency in South Africa is the Rand. Bank notes currently available are R100,
R50, R20 and R10. Coins are R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c. There is no restriction
on the amount of foreign currency being brought into the country, as long as it is
declared to the Customs/Excise official on arrival.

Whilst you will need some cash with you on arrival for travel costs to the University as
well as general expenses during the first few weeks on campus, it is wise to bring most
of your money in travelers cheques.

Monetary Values
Foreign money and travelers cheques, provided the currency is accepted in South
Africa, may be converted into local currency at most banks and other authorised
institutions such as Bureau de Changes, American Express, Thomas Cooke/Rennies,
Travel Agencies, Airlines, etc. Some hotels and restaurants do accept travelers’
cheques for payment of services and purchases.

Banking
We recommend that you provide a little more money than required and that you place
it in a bank account until needed. (The bank will require you to produce your passport
to open such an account.) This has the advantage of avoiding delays and extra costs,
which can be incurred in the transfer of additional funds at a later stage.

Financial Aid
Regrettably, financial aid is not available to international students. International
students are advised to make enquiries from their local Minister of Education or
Scholarship Offices at universities in their country of origin

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11.8 WITHDRAWAL FROM UNIVERSITY

The University is not obliged to grant a pro-rata refund of fees to students who
withdraw from modules from the University. Such refund may however, be granted at
the University’s sole discretion, provided the Faculty Officer is notified in writing on
the OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL FORM. Students who withdraw from University
without completing a withdrawal form will remain liable for the payment of fees due
for the entire semester of study. Deadline dates for withdrawal are as follows:

• First semester - MUST give such written notice by not later than 29 March 2019.

• Second semester - MUST give such written notice by not later than 13 September
2019.

Students wishing to change curricula (modules or degree/diploma) must complete the

applicable change of curriculum forms, which are available from all Faculty Offices.
Faculty Offices will confirm the effective dates for all approved changes.

WITHDRAWAL FROM RESIDENCE

1. In the event of withdrawal from residence, no portion of the initial payment will be
refunded unless approved by the Director of Student Housing.

2. Approval of refunds will be dependent on the vacated room being filled by a

student who is not already in residence. Inter-residence transfers will not satisfy
this requirement. Where the room cannot be filled, the student will be liable for
payment of all the applicable fees.

3. A student wishing to withdraw from residence at the end of the first semester
must give notice, IN WRITING, to the Director of Student Housing by not later
than 30 April 2019. In the absence of such notice, the student will be required to
pay one quarter of the annual residence fee in addition to the first semester fees.
Students withdrawing from residence after the commencement of the second
semester will not be granted any refund of Fees.

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 INTERNATIONAL FEE SCHEDULE

SADC NON-SADC NON-SADC

(plus Rwanda) FROM AFRICA only Outside Africa

Student type – F Student Type – K Student Type - K

Application Fee Application Fee Application Fee

U$146
R470 R470
Undergrad Tuition fees Undergrad tuition fees Undergrad tuition fees
Local Fees+ US$ 13 790 U$ 13 790
International Levy (inclusive of levy) Study (inclusive of levy)
material not inclusive Study material not
(R1700 per semester) inclusive
Postgrad tuition fees Postgrad tuition fees Postgrad tuition fees
Honours & Masters Honours & Masters Honours & Masters
(Coursework & (Coursework & (Coursework &
Dissertation) Dissertation) Dissertation) =
Local Fees + Local fees + US$ 13 790, Full time
International Levy International Levy US$6895 Part time
(R1700 per semester) (R1700 per semester) (inclusive of levy)

Research Masters/PHD Research Masters/PHD Research Masters/PHD

1st year – Local fees + 1st year – Local fees + 1st year – Local fees +
International Levy International Levy International Levy
(R1700 per semester) (R1700 per semester) (R1700 per semester)
Subsequent years – Subsequent years – Subsequent years –
Local Fees only(No Local Fees only(No
Local Fees only Levy) Levy)

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